A Second Chance

It all started with a simple pact between two pals. But as time passed, they ended up on a crazy detour that wasn’t part of the original plan.

Carlo, desperate to win back his ex-girlfriend’s attention, convinced his tomboyish friend Cassandra to fake being his girlfriend and make the ex-girlfriend jealous. Reluctantly, Cassandra agreed because she had a crush on Carlo’s younger sibling and didn’t want to miss her chance. But she made it crystal clear that there would be no cringeworthy mushiness or embarrassing public displays of affection between them. If Carlo slipped up, he’d face the wrath of Cassandra, and who knows if he’d come out in one piece! Once Carlo and his ex-girlfriend are reunited, their agreement would be over, and Cassandra would make a swift exit. Then it would be Carlo’s turn to help her pursue her romantic feelings for his younger sister. So very simple, right?

But why did things became so darn complicated?

Author’s Note:

The story was originally written in Filipino and has been translated in English, but it still retains certain manners and quirks of the Filipino culture that is both funny and lovable. Additionally, certain words that cannot be translated accurately have been kept in their original form to maintain the authentic ambiance of the story.